Upcoming Top 20 Entrepreneurs
Creative Minds In The World
A new wave of entrepreneurs is redefining global enterprise, advanced computing, aerospace engineering, and sustainable biotechnology. Times Chicago spotlights the definitive top 20 emerging leaders, chronicling their corporate holdings and executive trajectory across worldwide markets. For in-depth founder profiles and corporate venture breakdowns, explore our featured entrepreneur profiles.
Upcoming Top 20 Entrepreneurs
#1
▼Sam Altman
United StatesAge: 41
Investments, Technology • Artificial Intelligence
#2
▼Liang Wenfeng
ChinaAge: 41
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Hedge Fund • Technology
#3
▼Mati Staniszewski
United KingdomAge: 31
AI Voice Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Voice Cloning, and Technology Entrepreneurship • Technology
#4
▼Melanie Perkins
AustraliaAge: 39
Software • Technology
#5
▼Patrick Collison
IrelandAge: 38
Payment Software • Technology
#6
▼Changpeng Zhao
CanadaAge: 49
Cryptocurrency Exchange • Technology
#7
▼Falguni Nayar
IndiaAge: 63
Retailing • Consumer Goods & Retail
#8
▼Tobias Lütke
CanadaAge: 46
E-commerce • Technology
#9
▼David Holz
United StatesAge: 37
Artificial Intelligence / Software • Technology
#10
▼James Dyson
United KingdomAge: 79
Vacuums • Technology
| Rank | Name | Age | Country/Territory | Source | Industry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Altman | 41 | United States | Investments, Technology | Artificial Intelligence |
| 2 | Liang Wenfeng | 41 | China | Artificial Intelligence (AI), Hedge Fund | Technology |
| 3 | Mati Staniszewski | 31 | United Kingdom | AI Voice Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Voice Cloning, and Technology Entrepreneurship | Technology |
| 4 | Melanie Perkins | 39 | Australia | Software | Technology |
| 5 | Patrick Collison | 38 | Ireland | Payment Software | Technology |
| 6 | Changpeng Zhao | 49 | Canada | Cryptocurrency Exchange | Technology |
| 7 | Falguni Nayar | 63 | India | Retailing | Consumer Goods & Retail |
| 8 | Tobias Lütke | 46 | Canada | E-commerce | Technology |
| 9 | David Holz | 37 | United States | Artificial Intelligence / Software | Technology |
| 10 | James Dyson | 79 | United Kingdom | Vacuums | Technology |
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